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Title: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on April 14, 2012, 01:20:40 AM
Photos of the build will magically appear over the next 2 weeks.

Stay Tuned......

Thanks,

Ray c Wheeler
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 10, 2012, 01:38:16 AM
No magic as photos will not post..........

one more time.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 10, 2012, 01:40:41 AM
28 degrees of rake, Gen 1 Busa suspension...

Expect  a roller the 21st....

Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 10, 2012, 01:43:08 AM
Your basic 124 inch Turbo charged Twin Cam.

Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: rgn on May 10, 2012, 08:27:54 AM
Not really for me to say, but looking forward to seeing what you come up with here.  tagged!
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: Moxnix on May 10, 2012, 11:17:06 AM
Aerocharged underhead camshaft M/C engines, just my meat.  Looking forward to seeing it on the move.... cheers!
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 10, 2012, 02:10:08 PM
Thanks.....

will keep you posted as we move toward the starting line...


Not really for me to say, but looking forward to seeing what you come up with here.  tagged!
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 10, 2012, 02:11:08 PM
Thank you..

more images this evening.

Aerocharged underhead camshaft M/C engines, just my meat.  Looking forward to seeing it on the move.... cheers!
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: beerbellykelly on May 10, 2012, 04:29:49 PM
very nice menu at your horsepower resturaunt-big inch , aircooled , and modern suzuki bouncy and stoppy stuff-my kinda missile

subscribed-
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 10, 2012, 06:16:27 PM
Thanks...

Stay tuned we're just gettin warmed up..

Ray

very nice menu at your horsepower resturaunt-big inch , aircooled , and modern suzuki bouncy and stoppy stuff-my kinda missile

subscribed-
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: saltwheels262 on May 10, 2012, 10:35:28 PM
is looking good ray.
is that the same drive train from number 35 ?
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 10, 2012, 11:52:18 PM
Thanks...

Everything is brand new with the exception of the S&S gear drive cams and possibly the throttle body.

We may replace  the throttle body with a top secret, NO BUTTERFLY unit that's in testing stages.



is looking good ray.
is that the same drive train from number 35 ?
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: rgn on May 11, 2012, 01:04:44 AM
We may replace  the throttle body with a top secret, NO BUTTERFLY unit that's in testing stages.

Iris?
flat slide?
rotating gate?

lol.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 11, 2012, 01:50:36 AM
Top secret, remember?

Like the eye of a camera in a way...

We may replace  the throttle body with a top secret, NO BUTTERFLY unit that's in testing stages.

Iris?
flat slide?
rotating gate?

lol.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 13, 2012, 07:33:01 PM
End of the week report.
Closer by the day..................
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: 55chevr on May 13, 2012, 11:12:50 PM
Like the swingarm --- is it going to be long enough?

Joe
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 14, 2012, 01:23:24 AM
Thanks Joe,

We certainly hope so.....

Only time and the salt will tell.

Fun project that may be street friendly as well.

Like the swingarm --- is it going to be long enough?

Joe
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 24, 2012, 02:02:34 PM
Progress is being made......
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 24, 2012, 02:03:43 PM
Progress.....
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 24, 2012, 02:04:28 PM
Progress.....
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 24, 2012, 02:06:27 PM
Progress....
Mono shock mount.....
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 24, 2012, 02:09:25 PM
Front motor mounts, drilled and tapped for Turbo mounting.....
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 24, 2012, 02:10:13 PM
Front Motor mount.....
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: Moxnix on May 24, 2012, 02:31:09 PM
Are you intending to add weight to the chassis?

I'm looking forward to see your speeds.  Cheers,
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 24, 2012, 02:36:10 PM
Thanks.....

We're fabricating 1/4 inch steel plates that will mount between frame rails directly under motor and transmission. Room for at least 4 possible 5....

Tough time sleeping lately................ Imagine that.....

Salt fever is highly addictive.



Are you intending to add weight to the chassis?

I'm looking forward to see your speeds.  Cheers,
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 24, 2012, 09:43:58 PM
5/25/ Thursday end of the day...

Progress....
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: wobblywalrus on May 25, 2012, 12:23:17 AM
Ray, the upper mount for the rear shock will experience a lot of load.  Will the tube twist that it is welded to?

That is a nice build.  Lots of good thinking and craftsmanship.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 25, 2012, 12:31:52 AM
Still in progress.

Thanks for the good eye. Will check it out.

Ray
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: firemanjim on May 25, 2012, 01:35:10 AM
Looks like Suzuki rear-----
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 25, 2012, 01:44:41 AM
Busa suspension axel to axel.

We are not trying to re-invent the wheel.

Just use the best of the best.

Headlights and a tail light after Bonneville'

Looks like Suzuki rear-----
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 30, 2012, 02:53:43 AM
5/29/ Tuesday
on wheels........
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 30, 2012, 02:56:18 AM
5/29/ Tuesday
On Wheels.....
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 30, 2012, 05:29:15 PM
5/30/ Wednesday afternoon, Mock Up.....
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: Peter Jack on May 30, 2012, 09:00:18 PM
Looking good Ray.  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

As the bike gains in length it looks like you're going to have to invest in another of those expensive backdrop cloths.  :-D :-D :-D

Pete
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 30, 2012, 09:09:02 PM
Thanks for the encouragement.

Might change back drop colors, soon.

Ray

Looking good Ray.  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

As the bike gains in length it looks like you're going to have to invest in another of those expensive backdrop cloths.  :-D :-D :-D

Pete
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 31, 2012, 07:05:49 PM
5/31 images..

Progress...
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 31, 2012, 07:07:13 PM
5/31 Images..

Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: Moxnix on May 31, 2012, 09:20:21 PM
Nice installation.  Since the original family re-acquired Aerocharger, that seems to be the place to hang then, not out in the wind like the early kits.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on May 31, 2012, 09:58:29 PM
Thanks, 

We're havin a lot of fun with this adventure...

Ray





Nice installation.  Since the original family re-acquired Aerocharger, that seems to be the place to hang then, not out in the wind like the early kits.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on June 07, 2012, 04:49:37 PM
6/7/2012
Progress.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on June 14, 2012, 09:45:52 PM
Turbo plumbing .....

Progress......
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on June 14, 2012, 09:48:55 PM
Progress.....
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on June 15, 2012, 12:56:35 AM
Progress today. 6/14....
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on June 21, 2012, 11:47:39 PM
6/21, Progress...........

Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: rgn on June 22, 2012, 05:22:20 AM
Sweet! 
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: Moxnix on June 22, 2012, 01:08:49 PM
What he said...
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: Captthundarr on June 22, 2012, 02:43:17 PM
Progress.....

No concerns with exhaust pulse phasing with such a great difference in pipe legnth?
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on June 22, 2012, 02:47:13 PM
We hope not...time will tell.

Ray
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on June 23, 2012, 02:23:54 PM
6/22...... Progress.....

Fabricator is Rick Tedder out of Salem, Oregon...

Quite the mind reader and one helleva craftsman............
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: Jonny Hotnuts on June 23, 2012, 11:38:00 PM
Quote
Fabricator is Rick Tedder out of Salem, Oregon...

RCW,

Wow, small world! Rick is a good friend of mine. He has been a huge help to my engine program and I have learned a bunch from that crazy old man. (*I have called him on multiple times on the salt with a 'I dont know whats going on here' question!)
I love to see him with is busa......not your typically busa drag bike guy for sure!!!!

~JH
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on June 24, 2012, 12:20:22 AM
The world gets smaller by the day......

One helleva fabricator....

Ray c Wheeler

Quote
Fabricator is Rick Tedder out of Salem, Oregon...

RCW,

Wow, small world! Rick is a good friend of mine. He has been a huge help to my engine program and I have learned a bunch from that crazy old man. (*I have called him on multiple times on the salt with a 'I dont know whats going on here' question!)
I love to see him with is busa......not your typically busa drag bike guy for sure!!!!

~JH

Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on June 29, 2012, 03:06:33 AM
6/28/12

Progress on a daily basis.

Rick Tedder in Salem is rockin.

Fabricated neck brace, fork stops, plugged frame (now air tight).

Seat/tail, foot pegs,3/4 fairing comin up.

With an air plenum and fuel system on the short list.



Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: Jon on June 29, 2012, 06:40:39 AM
If your bike goes as quick as your build it's going to be pretty fast Ray.

Amazing progress and quality work.

Cheers
jon
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on June 29, 2012, 12:59:56 PM
The mind reader, magician building the hot rod is Rick Tedder out of Salem, Oregon.

Quite an amazing fabricator.

Thanks for comments.

Looking forward to one fast summer.

Ray c Wheeler

If your bike goes as quick as your build it's going to be pretty fast Ray.

Amazing progress and quality work.

Cheers
jon
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 01, 2012, 05:24:58 AM
Transmission support.

Tags and title next week.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 01, 2012, 05:27:09 AM
Transmission support.

Engine and transmission will tilt and come out in one piece.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 05, 2012, 03:26:20 AM
Progress.....

Brake side 95%, shifter side underway.

Started on front head plate to stabilize the engine. 
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 05, 2012, 03:33:19 AM
Brake 95%.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 06, 2012, 03:38:38 AM
Todays progress.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: Koncretekid on July 06, 2012, 08:08:12 AM
The "HarleyBusa" is born.  Beautiful work.
Tom

P.S. Maybe that should just be "Har-yabusa." Easier for the Japanese to pronounce.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 07, 2012, 04:52:40 AM
Fridays progress.

We're double teaming the build.

Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: rgn on July 07, 2012, 05:16:09 AM
Loving the build, your work, and the rate at which you you are putting together.  I'm guessing that you are going to be racing it shortly?   :cheers:

Thanks for posting. 
Ralph. 
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 07, 2012, 11:33:42 AM
Thanks to Rick Tedder out of Salem and a great shop we're on target for the BUB Speed Trials Aug 25-30.

The past week we've tagged teamed the build and made great headway.

Back to the shop for a Saturday session.




Loving the build, your work, and the rate at which you you are putting together.  I'm guessing that you are going to be racing it shortly?   :cheers:

Thanks for posting. 
Ralph. 
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 08, 2012, 02:15:25 AM
Saturday progress.

Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 09, 2012, 03:47:36 AM
Started laying the fuel system out....
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 11, 2012, 02:54:59 AM
Tuesdays changes and progress.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: Peter Jack on July 11, 2012, 03:10:29 AM
I like how you're mapping out the fuel lines before you cut and assemble. My tendency has always been to start at one end and just go. A little planning could, in some instances save the odd redo.

Nice work Racer.  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Pete
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: wobblywalrus on July 12, 2012, 01:28:13 AM
What are those red cylinder looking things in Picture 1021?
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 12, 2012, 01:31:11 AM
Fuel filters..

Ray
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 12, 2012, 03:23:59 AM
Wednesday progress....
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: wobblywalrus on July 13, 2012, 01:33:18 AM
Ray, where did you get those filters?  I have been looking for a small flame proof one for the Triumph.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 13, 2012, 02:17:44 AM
Give Dan Thayer a call.
585 762-4705
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 13, 2012, 02:19:14 AM
Thursdays progress.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 14, 2012, 10:08:42 AM
Installing injectors in the plenum....
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 18, 2012, 04:22:14 AM
Closer and closer....
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 25, 2012, 11:15:42 PM
Wiring, plumb the air, oil and fuel.

Aerodynamics and possible paint.......

Street legal with tags and title......

BUB Bonneville next stop.......
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: rgn on July 26, 2012, 12:44:24 AM
Wholly crap Racer, that's a very cool pic, a very cool bike...that definitely deserves paint.

You are the sort of bloke that can obviously handle a deadline!    :cheers:
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: coloradodave on July 26, 2012, 07:42:31 AM
Very nice Racer, how fast do you plan to go?
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 26, 2012, 10:47:41 AM
Thanks.......

Seems we're on a mission these days as we near the starting line.

We are tagged and titled with a start up date the first week of August.

How fast? Only time will tell.........

See ya at the BUB meet?  Complete build reports on www.bikernet.com.

Stay Tuned.....

Ray C Wheeler
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: coloradodave on July 26, 2012, 11:23:36 AM
We are only running Speedweek this year but I will follow your build after Bub's and see what she ran.
We run a 1000cc turbo XL in Modified class, the bike ran as fast as 138 last year, we are hoping to see 150mph :cheers:
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on July 26, 2012, 03:05:08 PM
Thanks  and good luck..

Go Fast, Ride for your Life!

ray
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on August 01, 2012, 12:24:19 PM
The last pieces are arriving at Beach Racing in Morgan Hill, CA.

Air Tech is shipping the bottom half of the fairing, Pegasus Performance is finishing the machine work, House of Thunder parts dept. has a few pieces coming in today for the fuel tank, battery headed this way, Spyke starter and electrics also on the way.

We expect start up early next week in Napa.

Today my hot rod is on the rack in Hollister at the Corbin Magic Shop for body work and tail section modifications.

Closer by the moment.

Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: 1212FBGS on August 01, 2012, 03:38:19 PM
you should probably wait till ya get the belly pan till you finalize the fairing mounting
kent
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: AHG on August 01, 2012, 06:38:47 PM
"Street legal with tags and title......"
Kinda like putting a plate on my friend's funny car.
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on August 01, 2012, 08:23:08 PM
Agreed 100 %.

Thanks,  ray

you should probably wait till ya get the belly pan till you finalize the fairing mounting
kent
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: Frank06 on August 01, 2012, 09:30:34 PM
Great job!  I like what you've done a lot (and you've given me a few ideas...)   :cheers:
Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: racer on August 09, 2012, 11:31:19 AM
Images yesterday at Mike Corbins Magic shop in Hollister, CA.

Title: Re: Bonneville Build 2012 124 inch
Post by: JeePy on August 13, 2012, 05:45:57 AM
Wow !
The result look good!!
I'm looking forward to see how it ran , hope you will have fun whit this thing .